George B. Cortelyou writes to John Hay to inform him that he forwards the volumes for Masʻūd ibn Nāṣir al-Dīn Ẓill al-Sulṭān, Governor of Isfahan, and Muẓaffar al-Dīn Shāh, Shah of Iran, by President Roosevelt's request.

At the direction of President Roosevelt, George B. Cortelyou encloses a proposed draft of a response to Emperor William's telegram. The President would appreciate Secretary of State Hay's views on the subject.

On behalf of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Thomas F. Walsh invited King Alfonso XIII of Spain to attend the exposition. The King is willing to accept if this would be in accordance with President Roosevelt's wishes. Walsh is also giving a speech at the Irrigation Congress and wants to ma...